Project Manager

PranaSleep (established in 2004) is a family-owned luxury mattress manufacturer affiliated with the reputable sleep specialty retailer, City Mattress. We have been in the mattress industry since 1964, and we proudly serve our communities and our customers with quality products and the highest standards of service. Why PranaSleep? At PranaSleep, our core values — High Performance, Customer-Centricity, Trust, and Teamwork — define who we are and how we operate. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, striving for excellence in everything we do while keeping our customers at the heart of every decision. Wait, there's more... Low turnover compared to industry average Average tenure of over 7 years, more than double the industry average Growth is the norm — Our CEO started in the warehouse in his teen years and worked his way up! We have an atmosphere of open and effective communication We are brilliant at the basics and have a lets-get-it-done-together culture! Job Summary: The Project Manager, PranaSleep leads cross-functional initiatives that support research and development, new product launches, and strategic business projects. This role also oversees the onboarding of new retail and direct-to-consumer accounts, facilitates key operational meetings, and ensures projects remain on schedule by coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and driving accountability across PranaSleep and City Mattress. Research & Product Development Manage R&D and new product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are achieved. Assign, track, and follow up on tasks with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and Operations. Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and supply chain partners to align product design with operational and manufacturing capabilities. Use customer insights and market data to help guide innovation and product enhancement projects. Coordinate product testing, sampling, vendor trials, and manufacturing readiness. Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation for R&D and product development processes. Client Onboarding Own onboarding for all new retail and DTC client accounts, engaging at the appropriate point. Build and manage onboarding project timelines and readiness checklists, coordinating requirements across Sales, Merchandising, Production, Inventory, Warehousing, Logistics, and Finance. Coordinate account setup across ordering platforms (OHM, EDI, PPO), ERP, and inventory systems, including SKU, UPC, pricing, and product data setup, and validate system readiness before first shipment. Project & Meeting Management Own agenda-setting, meeting cadence, and follow-up for key weekly and monthly PranaSleep meetings, ensuring action items are documented and tracked to completion. Hold cross-functional stakeholders accountable for commitments made in meetings, escalating delays or roadblocks to leadership as needed. Develop and present project status reports and updates to senior leadership on key findings and recommendations. Maintain project documentation, timelines, and budgets using project management tools (Asana). Lead or support other projects as assigned by leadership. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in project management, product development, retail account onboarding, or R&D coordination; PMP certification preferred but not required. Working knowledge of Asana a plus. Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. Operationally sound background with understanding of process mapping and project lifecycle management. ERP and EDI experience preferred.Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, accounts, and stakeholders. Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams & Excel required). Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to drive accountability across stakeholders. Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Experience in a manufacturing, product development, or distribution environment is a plus. Ability to work on-site at the PranaSleep factory in Bonita Springs, FL. Periodic travel required. Trusted family owned company Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Basic and supplemental life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Paid vacation and PTO Parental leave Wellness incentive program Employee discount program on merchandise We are only considering candidates who currently reside within daily commuting distance. Relocation assistance is not provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. PranaSleep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #J-18808-Ljbffr PranaSleep